Rheinischer Verein of Milwaukee

Radio: Continental Showcase with Bob Ziegenbein on Joy 1340am

  • First Saturday of the month. Rheinischer Verein has a radio spot from 1:45–2:00 p.m. Let your friends know and enjoy some nice music!


Meetings: Third Sunday of the month

  • ​Board Meeting:​​​​
  • ​​General Meeting:​​
    • Sunday, October 20, 2024 at 2pm at The Bavarian Bierhaus - King Room
    • Sunday, January 26, 2025 at 2pm at The Bavarian Bierhaus - King Room
    • Sunday, February 16, 2025 at 2pm at The Bavarian Bierhaus - King Room
    • Sunday, March 16, 2025 at 2pm at The Bavarian Bierhaus - King Room
    • Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 2pm at The Bavarian Bierhaus - King Room
    • Contact Curt Bauer at 414-708-2958 for meeting information


Our Events: Dates & Times Subject to Change.​​ 

  • Hoppeditz Erwachen
    • ​Saturday, November 16, 2024
      • Doors open at 6pm.
    • Location: The Bavarian Bierhaus in the King Room
    • Join us as we officially open the Mardi Gras season in Milwaukee. We'll wake up our very own Hoppeditz or the spirit of Mardi Gras.
    • Live music from The Biermen!
    • Admission: $15 per person
      • Reigning Princenpaars, Misses, and Presidents are free
  • ​Weihnachten with DANK!
    • ​Sunday, December 15, 2024
    • Location: The Bavarian Bierhaus 
    • Celebrate the Christmas season with us! Games, music, singing, and if we're good, a special visit from Mr. and Mrs. Clause!
  • Weiberfastnacht
    • Saturday, February 27th, 2025
    • Location: The Bavarian Bierhaus 
  • Maskenball
    • ​Saturday, March 1, 2025
      • ​Doors open at 6pm.
    • Dress up in your favorite costume and come out for a night of music, dancing, & a special German beer on tap!​
    • Live music!
    • Special performance by the Muller Fasching Verein Milwaukee and Spielmannszug Fanfaren!
    • 50/50 raffle and costume prizes!
    • Food available for purchase
    • Need to book a room for the night? More info to come as we get closer. ​
  • Kehraus
    • ​Saturday, March 8, 2025 
      • Doors open at 6pm. 
    • Location: Bavarian Bierhaus 
    • It is the end of the Karneval season when activities are laid to rest. You won't be crying at this funeral. Jokes are told and if you laugh, you have to donate money. Please wear black.
    • Performance by the Muller Fasching Verein Milwaukee Hexen.
  • ​German Fest 2025
    • July 25-27, 2025
    • Volunteer at one of our four bars, at the culture tent, help with electric and tents or help set up or take down the event! Plus you get in for free, free parking, and free food/drink tickets! Plus all the Gemütlichkeit!
    • See a board member for details or email us at RheinischerVereinMKE@gmail.com 


Other German Cultural Events​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

  • Christkindlemarket & Vendor Fair
    • Saturday, ​November 2 from 11am to 3pm
    • Location: Brookfield Masonic Center
    • ​Hosted by the UDoM Frauengruppe
    • ​Free admission and parking
  • ​SZM Crowning
    • ​Saturday, November 2
      • ​Doors open at 6pm
    • Location: Village Bowl Heritage Ballroom
      • ​N86W18330 Main St
      • Menomonee Falls, WI
    • Music by Alpine Blast starting at 7pm
    • Program starts at 7:30pm
    • Admission: $15. Active Military free with ID. Students $5 with ID
    • Black Tie welcome
    • Contact Justin Flood (414-388-1153) for information and table reservations. 
  • GAMGA 2025
    • ​Location: VEGAS! Tuscany Suits
    • January 24 and 25, 2025
    • See Diana Bauer for more information on how to attend this crazy good time!
  • SZM Maskenball
    • Saturday, February 8, 2025
  • SZM Lumpenball
    • ​Saturday, March 15, 2025
  • UDoM Schwabenball
    • Saturday, ​March 22, 2025
      • ​Doors open at 6pm
    • Location: American Legion Post No.1
      • ​N120 W15932 Freistadt Road
      • Germantown, WI 53022
    • Join the United Donauschwaben of Milwaukee in celebration as we crown our Royalty!
    • Food available for purchase
      • Our famous Hungarian bratwurst, 1/4 lb hot dogs, chips, and desserts! 
    • Music by The Kenny Brandt Band
    • Performances by the UDoM Dance Groups
    • 50/50 drawing & gift basket drawings
    • Admission: $15 non-members. $10 UDoM members. (12 and under free)
      • ​​Ticket reservations call Karen Schmieder (262-510-6500)
  • DANK Fruhlingsfest
    • Saturday, ​April 12, 2025​
  • ​German Fest 2025
    • July 25-27, 2025
    • Volunteer at one of our four bars, at the culture tent, help with electric and tents or help set up or take down the event! Plus you get in for free, free parking, and free food/drink tickets! Plus all the Gemütlichkeit!
    • See a board member for details or email us at RheinischerVereinMKE@gmail.com